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CM launches 3 schemes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2015 :
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi on Saturday launched three insurance and pension schemes which will benefit the poor and those who have been put within the low income bracket group.
The simple function was held at the Maharaja Chandrakriti auditorium at Palace compound.
The schemes are Pradhan Mantri Surakha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Atal Pension Yojana.
Sources said that Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister was scheduled to attend the launch function.
However, his visit was canceled.
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During his speech on the occasion, Okram Ibobi said that the schemes shall give a new impetus to the economically weaker sections of the society.
He exhorted the people to come forward and take advantage of the schemes.
He underlined the indispensable role of the banks in making these schemes successful.
He said that 90 per cent of the geographical areas in the State are at remote and backward areas.
There is no banking facility in 27 blocks.
He said that the Government has given emphasis on the construction of buildings for the banks, staff quarters in these remote areas.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched these schemes in a function at Kolkata.
A policy holder shall get Rs 2 lakh when he becomes physically challenged or dies in an accident.
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